Add accounts to your Galaxy phone or tablet

Manage accounts on Galaxy S22 ultra

To access apps, send emails, or use certain features - like syncing data - on your phone or tablet, you need to sign into an account. Or, if you want to download that brand new app from the Play Store, you will need a Google account. Luckily, you can add these accounts and more to your Galaxy device.

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Add a Samsung account

The best way to get the most from your Galaxy phone or tablet is to add a Samsung account, so you can experience all of the exclusive features.

To add a Samsung account, navigate to Settings, and then Samsung account at the top. Then, enter your Samsung account info to sign in. If you don't already have an account, don't worry. Just tap Create account to make one, or create one on the Samsung Account website.

Samsung Account Sign-in screen on a Galaxy phone

Once your Samsung account is added, you can manage and edit your account preferences, like changing your password if needed.

Add a Google account

Can't live without Google? To use the Google Play Store and download apps from it, you need to add a Google account.

From Settings, swipe to and tap Accounts and backup. Tap Manage accounts, and then tap Add account. Tap Google, and then enter your Google account information to sign in.

When you add your Google account, you'll be able to access emails using the Gmail app on your phone or tablet, as well as use Google apps and Google services.

Email or phone data field under Google Sign in

Add an email account

Last but not least, add an email account and receive your emails through the Email app.

Navigate to Settings, and then swipe to and select Accounts and backup. Tap Manage accounts, and then tap Add account. Tap your email provider and then enter your account credentials. Depending on your provider, there may be additional requirements to complete the setup on your device. If needed, sign into your account via the internet, and then turn on access to allow use of the app.

A list of email account providers on a Galaxy phone

If necessary, you can download and install the Samsung Email app using Galaxy Store or Play Store, or download and install the app for your email provider. After installing, open the app and select the desired email account you wish to add. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.

Remove an account

If needed, you can easily remove your accounts whenever you want, whether it's a Samsung, Google, or email account. You can always add them again later on, using the same steps in the previous sections.

Open Settings, and then tap Accounts and backup. Tap Manage accounts, and then tap the account. Next, tap Remove account. Some accounts may have additional steps like entering your password, so check the screen for any extra steps.

Remove account option highlighted under Google on a Galaxy phone
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